News from September 2020
Do We Have Enough Great Trial Lawyers
Our collective perceptions of trial lawyers comes from the golden era of television, where the practice of trial law was romanticized over decades. Whether the public’s perception of the lives and careers of trial lawyers were shaped by Mason, Matlock, Becker - or even Goodman, Chiles, and Hutz - these characters brought the lives of trial lawyers into our living rooms.
Who pays someone $950 an hour to read?
Attorney Mikal Watts charges $950 an hour for his time. Cha-ching! Cha-ching! Cha-ching! If you’re a client of his, you want to cut to the chase, and fast.
Sept. 22: Jefferson County District Court docket for "injury/damage: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury/damage: other" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Sept. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 22
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 22 in the suits below:
Case activity for Neches Federal Credit Union vs John Eric Richardson Jr on Sept. 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Neches Federal Credit Union against John Eric Richardson Jr on Sept. 28.
Sept. 22: Jefferson County District Court docket for "other" cases
The following cases categorized as "other" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Sept. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 22: Jefferson County District Court docket for "judgment nisi" cases
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Sept. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Former project engineer with PSRG claims the company failed to pay workers for overtime
HOUSTON — A health and safety staffing company for the oil and gas industry is facing a claim they failed to pay employees overtime wages.
Transfer company, driver face suit by couple injured in tractor trailer accident
HOUSTON — A couple injured in a tractor trailer vehicle accident are claiming the negligence of the driver and his employer.
Biden crony at center of alleged ballot harvesting scheme in Harris County
HOUSTON – There’s simply no proof that allowing people to vote by mail in Harris County will result in fraud – that’s what states like California are currently telling the Texas Supreme Court.
Sept. 21: Jefferson County District Court docket for "other" cases
The following cases categorized as "other" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Sept. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 21
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 21 in the suits below:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Recovers Back Wages for Employees After Restaurant Misses Payroll in Violation of Federal Law
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Bottom of the Cup Inc. – a café and coffee house based in Round Rock, Texas – will pay $14,286 in back wages to 15 employees after the employer missed payroll, violating the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Hilton, San Luis Hotel owners claim Galveston Appraisal District appraised properties 'unlawfully'
GALVESTON — Fertitta Hospitality has filed suit against the Galveston Central Appraisal District claiming its Hilton Hotel and San Luis Hotel have been appraised unlawfully.
The Supreme Court, now
Sadly, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Beta Ginsburg passed away last Friday. Her death came the day after the country celebrated Constitution Day, fitting in a way. She is being appropriately honored for her service to the country. Who will replace her and when is a political question that will no doubt be a great battle. But, before that we should all remember the good judge.
Justices reverse dismissal of former HC treasurer’s $1M suit against man who threw water on him
HOUSTON – Thanks to a recent appellate ruling, Orlando Sanchez can continue to pursue a $1 million lawsuit against a man who poured water on him during a press conference, even though the man offered to settle the suit for $200, “enough to cover (Sanchez’s) dry cleaning bill.”
Lawsuit accusing Brent Coon of botching BP oil spill claim reinstated
BEAUMONT – An appellate court has reversed local attorney Brent Coon’s summary judgment win in a malpractice lawsuit accusing him of mishandling a 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill claim.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Texas Lawyer Recognizes Locke Lord’s Michelle Earley as Diversity and Inclusion Champion and Jennie Simmons as On the Rise Honoree
Locke Lord Partner and Executive Committee Member Michelle Earley was selected as a Diversity and Inclusion Champion by Texas Lawyer at the 2020 Texas Legal Awards, recognizing minority lawyers with successful careers who have had an outsized influence on inclusivity initiatives at their firm or organization.
COZEN O'CONNOR: A. Martin Wickliff, Jr. Honored by Texas Lawyer for Lifetime Achievement
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment group, has been recognized by Texas Lawyer as a recipient of their 2020 Lifetime Achieve Award.
JONES DAY: Jones Day partner Christopher Domingo named among Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
Christopher H. Domingo was named to the Houston Business Journal 2020 40 Under 40 list.